Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
AUTHOR BRANDON WILSON discusses his adventures writing his new book, "Along the Templar Trail: Seven Million Steps for Peace"; 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 26; Kihei Public Library; free; 808-875-6833.
Authors' Night and Book Sale, local authors present, sign and sell their recent works, with pupu and door prize; 6:30-8 p.m.; Feb. 28; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.
Fourth Friday Poetry Night, poetry slam, music and food; 8 p.m.; Feb. 29; Pacific Traditions Gallery, 19 N. Pauahi St.; $3 donation; 489-9712.
"How to Get Your Book Published," workshop on self-publishing by author and book consultant Rich Budnick; 11 a.m.; March 1; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.
"Talk Story Radio," weekly radio show; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Borders, Waikele, 676-6699:
Borders, Ward Centre, 591-8995:
Other locations:
FOR WRITERS
Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks new, unpublished scripts of any length and subject for its annual Original Play Festival, Aug. 13-17 at the Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island; postmark by May 23; submission details and more information: 808-322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.
FOR KEIKI
2008 NEnE award: Students in grades 4-6 are invited to vote for this year's winner and enter various contests; through March 14; at participating schools and public libraries; reading list and instructions for voting and contests: http://nene.k12.hi.us.
Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; state library; free; 586-3510.
Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and simple crafts, ages 3 and up; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, playtime; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
